Pasadena, California – Sophia Space Inc., a leading developer of orbital data center infrastructure, and Orbital Robotics Corp., a company focused on AI-enabled robotic spacecraft, announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore potential areas of mutual interest related to on-orbit AI computing and robotic manufacturing use cases.

The LOI reflects early-stage interest in examining how Sophia Space’s modular, solar-powered orbital computing concepts could one day support autonomous robotic systems operating in space. 

"We’re exploring turning long-held ideas into operational reality,” said Robert DeMillo, CEO and Co-Founder of Sophia Space. “Robots building and maintaining infrastructure in space, powered by on-orbit AI and enabled by our Sophia Space Tiles.”

The announcement comes as government agencies and commercial operators increasingly examine distributed compute, autonomous servicing, and resilient infrastructure beyond Earth. While many of these capabilities remain at an early stage, interest in pairing on-orbit data processing with robotic systems continues to grow as part of the broader in-space economy.

“Sophia Space’s Tile infrastructure complements our robotic on-orbit servicing capabilities,” added Aaron Borger, CEO and founder of Orbital Robotics. “Together, we aim to redefine how manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and computation are conducted in space, bringing unmatched agility and precision to orbital operations.”

Sophia Space’s platform focuses on modular, AI-enabled edge computing designed specifically for orbital environments, prioritizing power efficiency, passive thermal management, and localized data processing. Orbital Robotics develops AI-driven robotic spacecraft concepts aimed at inspection, servicing, assembly, and manufacturing applications in space. The exploratory discussions outlined in the LOI are intended to assess how these approaches could complement one another.

Under the non-binding LOI, the companies are to explore topics such as:

• Conceptual alignment between orbital edge computing and autonomous robotic operations

• Potential future use cases for processing sensor data directly in orbit

• Long-term architectural considerations for distributed, space-based infrastructure

  
  

Now Open for Engagement

Sophia Space continues to engage with organizations across defense, space, and energy sectors interested in orbital compute infrastructure and AI-enabled space systems.

About Sophia Space
Sophia Space is building scalable orbital compute infrastructure designed specifically for the space environment. Its patented Tile platform integrates autonomous power, AI edge computing, and passive thermal control in a modular architecture optimized for continuous on-orbit operations. For more information visit www.Sophia.Space

About Orbital Robotics
Orbital Robotics specializes in AI-powered robotic spacecraft for assembly, maintenance, and manufacturing in orbit. The company combines cutting-edge robotics AI Autonomous software and developing space grade manipulator arms for Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Capture with deep expertise in spacecraft systems and operations. For more information visit www.Orbital-Robots.com

Media Contacts:
Brian Monnin, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Sophia Space | bmonnin@sophia.space

David Ariosto, Head of Communications, Sophia Space | dariosto@sophia.space

Doug Kohl, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Orbital Robotics | dkohl@Orbital-Robots.com